Pre World War One Research

Ann has been a tremendous help in trying to trace our military Great/Great Great Grandfather, scrolling through the Muster records, medical records and anything else that we thought might help in our quest.

Ann's efforts and findings have given us other avenues of research to investigate
in Ireland where our ancestor was born.

Judy Gardiner Client

I have dealt professionally with Ann for a number of years. In that time, on my behalf, she has carefully researched numerous recipients of medals in the 19th century. Without fail Ann has shown, by her dedication to the client, a deep understanding of the research required, and has exceeded the initial request by investigating other lines of enquiry resulting in unearthing documented historical facts of the subjects in question far exceeding that expected.
She is a professional researcher of the first order. I deem it a privilege to have had the business relationship that I enjoy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ann to any prospective client.

Paul Boyd Company Chairman, UK

I retained Ann for a rather unusual project involving "independent companies" of British soldiers, not part of any regiment, in New York in 1700. Since the more typical military records do not go back that far, she has been delving into more unusual sources, including Colonial Office, Treasury, State Papers and High Court of Admiralty records. Most recently, her persistent efforts turned up Admiralty Court records relating to the voyage of a privately-owned ship in 1700 that brought my ancestor, a private in one of the companies, from Ireland to New York.
A truly astonishing find, given the absence of commercial shipping records from that time. My initial reaction, in an email to Ann, was: "It's been a long time since I sat in front of my computer with my jaw hanging down in astonishment. And admiration of your accomplishment."

Dexter Kenfield Client - USA

Ann Swabey obtained some Army records of my ancestral family who served from 1872 to 1878, from 1877 to 1879, and discharge papers in 1814.

As well as sending copies of the records, she also provided a summary which was most helpful especially in the case of not very legible information.

She is a friendly person who takes a real interest in her work, her charges are very reasonable and she produces the results very quickly.

I have recommended her to other people and would happily do so again.

Joy Dean Client